Back in the Day - April 3, 1983: Herschel Walker (maybe) wed in Bloomingdale

By LaPlaca, Bryan

Suburban Trends

April 3, 1983

"Bloomingdale Mayor Vincent Sabio has confirmed that he officiated at the wedding of New Jersey Generals' star running back Herschel Walker Thursday night," it was reported in a front-page article 30 years ago. (The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League. They played three seasons in Giants Stadium until the league folded in 1986.)

However, the mayor refused to give further details about the football legend's alleged wedding ceremony, saying that the matter was confidential and that he was sworn to secrecy.

According to the source article, rumors were circulating that Walker was staying at the Darcey home in the Glenwild Lake section of the borough. When contacted, Thomas Darcey said he could not confirm the rumors and was not at liberty to discuss the matter.

Walker played college football for the University of Georgia, and professionally in the United States Football League before beginning his NFL career in 1985 with the Dallas Cowboys. He also played for the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants, and the Cowboys again for his last season in 1996-97. In 2011, Walker said he was planning an NFL comeback, stating he wanted to be "the George Foreman of football."

He won the Heisman Trophy in 1982, and despite never playing in a Super Bowl, his professional career features several exclusive achievements. He is the only player to gain 4,000 yards three different ways: rushing, receiving, and kickoff returns.

Online biographical information states that Walker's bride in 1983 was Cindy DeAngelis Grossman. They divorced in 2002.

Back in the Day - April 3, 1983: Herschel Walker (maybe) wed in Bloomingdale

By LaPlaca, Bryan

Suburban Trends

April 3, 1983

"Bloomingdale Mayor Vincent Sabio has confirmed that he officiated at the wedding of New Jersey Generals' star running back Herschel Walker Thursday night," it was reported in a front-page article 30 years ago. (The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League. They played three seasons in Giants Stadium until the league folded in 1986.)

However, the mayor refused to give further details about the football legend's alleged wedding ceremony, saying that the matter was confidential and that he was sworn to secrecy.

According to the source article, rumors were circulating that Walker was staying at the Darcey home in the Glenwild Lake section of the borough. When contacted, Thomas Darcey said he could not confirm the rumors and was not at liberty to discuss the matter.

Walker played college football for the University of Georgia, and professionally in the United States Football League before beginning his NFL career in 1985 with the Dallas Cowboys. He also played for the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants, and the Cowboys again for his last season in 1996-97. In 2011, Walker said he was planning an NFL comeback, stating he wanted to be "the George Foreman of football."

He won the Heisman Trophy in 1982, and despite never playing in a Super Bowl, his professional career features several exclusive achievements. He is the only player to gain 4,000 yards three different ways: rushing, receiving, and kickoff returns.

Online biographical information states that Walker's bride in 1983 was Cindy DeAngelis Grossman. They divorced in 2002.